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It’s Halloween – Here’s the Party!

Getting my decore on at Paper Source in Pikesville!

As I’ve gotten older I’ve come to enjoy Halloween more and more. Not that I ever had a problem with the idea of getting candy for dressing up, but when going door to door was no longer an option I was less into the festivities. Luckily, that was a short-lived phase and now I look forward to what the season of spooks and scaries brings.

Being in Baltimore, there’s a lot of fun things to do on Halloween night. Who doesn’t enjoy a good walk around Fells or Canton to see the creativity that is the local Halloween scene?

However, I’m challenging you to think about the days before the big night and get into the thrills and chills a little earlier. Here are some things to help you get the most out of the season of Halloween!

Time Warp with Creative Alliance

If you’ve seen Rocky Horror Picture Show you know it is a timeless cult classic that is best seen with a few dozen or more strangers. If you haven’t seen Rocky Horror Picture Show there is nothing better than seeing it for the first time with those previously mentioned strangers. Honestly, search RHPS costumes or put on your PJs and head to The Creative Alliance for showings, complete with dancing and sing-a-longs. What makes this even better is that there are showings Thursday, Friday AND Saturday night so once you realize you have to see it again – with friends – you can easily do so. Or do back-to-back showings on Saturday, October 21. Or go to them all, I won’t judge. (But I will see you there.)

I know that dressing up is thought of as more of a nighttime activity, but I challenge you to think outside the box. With Halloween on a Tuesday this year, the weekend before is the unofficial-official party scene. So go out to brunch on October 29 with a bunch of your best witches in full-on costume glory. Plus, if you hit parties the night before you’re already dressed and ready for some hair of the dog.

OR you can switch up your invitation-only Halloween Party in the evening for a Costume Brunch at your own haunted house. And there’s plenty of time to plan this out: just send the invites, make some themed food and don’t forget the Bloody Marys.

Do the Monster Mash with WTMD

Shake your bones on October 26 at the first ever Spooktacular hosted by WTMD. Local Baltimore musicians will be covering Halloween songs sure to make you howl with delight. With tickets starting at $15, you get great music, a little spooky poetry, scary stories and maybe even a ghost or two. Costumes are encouraged – don’t be a scaredy cat!

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Baltimore born and raised, helping locals find and support locals. Featuring Baltimore businesses, food, and fun.
(Though, I won't say no to a great out of town travel adventure!)
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